Ministering To Mariners: The Seamen's Church Institute

Ministering To Mariners: The Seamen's Church Institute

Author: The Media Project January 14, 2026 Duration: 46:21

The cargo shipping industry is vital to the sustenance of the modern world. However, the millions of mariners who make the system possible often go unnoticed by the masses. For nearly 200 years, The Seamen's Church Institute has worked hard to ensure that seafarers do not feel invisible. Matthew Peterson speaks with members of the organization to understand how they serve mariners and why the work is so important to them.


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